Investment Adviser Regulatory Counsel (SEC and State) Archives

Michelle Jacko to Speak at the InvestmentNews goRIA Masterclass

April 26, 2024 by Jacko Law Group, PC

Jacko Law Group Managing Partner Michelle Jacko will discuss Compliance: What You Need to Know to Get Your RIA Registered and To Keep It in Compliance at the goRIA MasterClass hosted by InvestmentNews. This virtual event will be held on June 13, 2024. … Read More

Working with Outside Managers: Third-Party Asset Managers or Sub-Advisers – What is the Difference?

February 28, 2024 by M. Jacko

Investment advisers understand that selecting a portfolio which meets a client’s goals and objectives is a fiduciary duty. Sometimes, this involves working with outside managers such as sub-advisers or a third-party asset manager (“TPAM”) who have specialized investment management knowledge to further diversify a client’s portfolio investments. … Read More

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Michelle Jacko to Speak at the NSCP Interactive Compliance Labs, Long Beach

February 28, 2024 by Jacko Law Group, PC

Jacko Law Group Managing Partner Michelle Jacko will speak on Risk Management Beyond Assessment at the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP) Interactive Compliance Labs. The event will be held on April 18, 2024, at the Pointe, California State University, Long Beach. … Read More

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Michelle Jacko to Speak at the 2024 IAA Compliance Conference

February 22, 2024 by Jacko Law Group, PC

Jacko Law Group Managing Partner Michelle Jacko will speak at the 2024 IAA Compliance Conference on Compliance 101, touching on key topics such as, best practices in cultivating a comprehensive compliance program, managing risk, conflicts of interest and more. … Read More

Risk Mitigation in Incorporating Emerging Tech Trends into Client Portfolios

January 24, 2024 by Jacko Law Group, PC

Just as with many other sectors of the economy, the securities industry has experienced a fast-coming barrage of changes to the business of investing, most of all in emerging technologies.
Investment Advisers may have ignored the changes in technology several years ago, but those who provide investment advisory services can no longer avoid the fact that clients’ portfolio needs have evolved, and they may fail to act in the best interest of their investors should they overlook it. However, there are some important factors to consider when incorporating new types of assets into clients’ portfolios and steps to take to mitigate risks.… Read More

California to Implement NASAA Continuing Education Model Rule in 2024

December 29, 2023 by Jacko Law Group, PC

In November 2020, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) introduced the Continuing Education Model Rule to help firms and practitioners in the investment advisory space better serve their clients and maintain regulatory compliance. NASAA, which is tasked with promoting excellence in the securities industry, has expanded to 19 member states who have pledged to protect investors and promote integrity in the business by facilitating ongoing education for IARs. California is one of several states who will adopt the Model Rule in the upcoming year. … Read More

How to Effectively Manage Your Cybersecurity Program

November 27, 2023 by Jacko Law Group, PC

In the fast-paced and technology-driven landscape of the financial industry, managing cybersecurity risks is paramount. To ensure your organization’s legal compliance, and to safeguard sensitive data, it’s essential to maintain a robust incident response plan that is not only up to date but also routinely tested. In the financial industry, a reactive approach to cybersecurity is insufficient. To effectively manage legal risks associated with cyber threats, it is important to prioritize a proactive cybersecurity strategy.… Read More

Requirements Under SEC Rules and Regulations for the Auditors of Private Funds

October 31, 2023 by Jeremiah Baba Pagano

Private funds, which include hedge funds, private equity firms, and other investment entities, operate within a complex regulatory framework in the United States. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) is the primary overseer, with rules drawn from legislation such as the Investment Company Act of 1940. This article sheds light on the stringent requirements that the SEC imposes on the auditors of private funds to ensure accuracy, fairness, and transparency in the financial markets.… Read More

What We Learned from the Recent SEC Risk Alert on Investment Adviser Examinations

September 19, 2023 by M. Jacko

In this months’ Jacko Law Group, PC (“JLG”) Risk Management Tip, we will provide a summary of the 2023 SEC Examination priorities which highlight those particular areas of focus by EXAMS this year. We will then explore the most recent SEC Risk Alert and discuss recent SEC guidance on how to better understand the SEC’s risk-based approach to examinations. Finally, we will also consider steps you can take to help prepare for and achieve a positive SEC examination experience.… Read More

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SEC New Private Fund Adviser Rule: What You Need to Know

August 29, 2023 by Jacko Law Group, PC

The proposed SEC rules to “enhance” the regulation of private fund advisers by increasing “transparency, competition, and efficiency may not be entirely unexpected, but their substance and implications appeared to target the fundamental elements of the private funds and disrupt the relationships with investors.… Read More